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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 693.28 and 346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 693.28 and 346.90 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 693.28 = 346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/693.28 = 346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 693.28 × 346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 240,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,498.83/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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